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STEP 3: SET THE WATERING START TIMES

When shipped from the factory the timer has a default
program with an 8 a.m. start time once a day, everyday.

1

.

Turn the dial to the Start Time position.

2.

At this point the "A" indicator symbol will be on, and the

start time will be displayed (default is 8:00 a.m.). The
hour numbers will be blinking.

3.

If the time is correct press the 

Û

 button and go on to

setting the next start time or press the 

Ý

 or 

Þ

 button to

set start time to the correct hour. (

NOTE:

 The clock will

only start on the hour.) Once the Start Time is correct,
press the 

Û

 button to set the next Start Time.

4.

At this point the "B" indicator symbol will be on, the start

time will be displayed, and either the hour number will
be blinking or the word OFF will be blinking.

5.

If you do not want a second cycle start for the program

leave the OFF blinking, and turn the dial to the Auto po-
sition or the next programming function. If you do want
a second cycle start, then use the 

Ý

 or 

Þ

 arrow button

to set the second or "B" Start Time to the hour you de-
sire the cycle to start.

6.

If the time is correct press the 

Û

 button and go on to

setting the next start time ("C").

7.

At this point the START indicator will be on (e.g. A, B or

C), the start time will be on. The hour number will be
blinking or the word OFF will be blinking.

8.

If you do not want a third cycle start for the program

leave the OFF blinking and turn the dial to the Auto po-
sition or the next programming function. If you do want
a third cycle then use the 

Ý

 or 

Þ

 arrow button to set the

third or "C" Start Time to the hour you desire the cycle
to start.
(

NOTE:

 To return to the 1st Start Time ("A") you will

need to press the 

Û

 key to confirm your program.)

9.

Turn the dial to the Auto position or the next program-

ming function.

STEP 4: SET THE WATER TIME FOR EACH ZONE

1.

Turn the dial to the Water Time position. Press the 

Û

button.

2.

At this point the Station 1 indicator will be on and the

amount of time on that zone will be flashing. Press the

Ý

 or 

Þ

 button to adjust the time to the number of min-

utes Station 1 is desired to run. (

NOTE:

 Each zone can

be set to run from 0 - 99 minutes.)

3.

At this point the next zone indicator symbol will be on

and the amount of time for that zone will be flashing.
Press the 

Ý

 or 

Þ

 arrow to adjust the time to the correct

amount of time.

Start
Time

SU   MO   TU   WE   TH   FR   SA

A

B

C

Water Time

Auto

SU   MO   TU   WE   TH   FR   SA

A

B

C

AM

Summary of Contents for PC-306

Page 1: ...our program settings while turning off your system when you want Just in case if you have questions please call us toll free at 1 800 742 9922 U S A Canada Mex ico only ABOUT YOUR LAWN Optima s PC Ser...

Page 2: ...watered at a time The same cycle would repeat beginning at the next scheduled Start Time in this example at 6 a m Watering Duration Each station can be scheduled to water for a different length of ti...

Page 3: ...crews 1 1 4 minimum length through the lower two B holes STEP 3 WIRE VALVES 1 Choose Wire wire not included For runs of less than 800 feet use 18 gauge color coded multi strand direct burial wire For...

Page 4: ...good contact Also it is recommended that you join all splices with watertight splice connectors to prevent corrosion CAUTION Wire only one valve to each terminal Wiring more than one could result in...

Page 5: ...In the event of a power outage the battery will temporarily preserve your Schedule newly installed batteries can preserve programs for up to 1 month see note Watering will not occur until electrical...

Page 6: ...At this time the Monday indicator symbol will be on and the word On or OFF will be flashing in the dis play Repeat step A 3 to continue on through the re mainder of the week setting the days of the we...

Page 7: ...ys you desire in the interval 4 Press the button and the Sunday symbol will blink Use the or arrow button to change to the first day you wish the interval to start 5 Press the button to confirm the pr...

Page 8: ...ress the button and go on to setting the next start time C 7 At this point the START indicator will be on e g A B or C the start time will be on The hour number will be blinking or the word OFF will b...

Page 9: ...utton re peatedly until the desired station is indicated 5 To turn the unit OFF press either the M A button repeat edly until time of day is displayed or turn the dial to the Off position for 15 secon...

Page 10: ...until the desired Program A or B is flashing in the display 3 Press the and the day indicator will be shown below SU and On or OFF will be flashing in the display 4 If the display is correct press th...

Page 11: ...icator symbol on the first start day the day interval the Program A or B 8 If you desire to schedule the other Program push the A B button to show the A or B flashing in the display push the button un...

Page 12: ...day When finished press to confirm the program STEP 4 THE WATER TIME FOR EACH ZONE IN A OR B PROGRAM 1 Rotate the dial to the Water Time position At this point a flashing A or B will show in the disp...

Page 13: ...conds then return to the Auto position Auto FOR PC 406PS SERIES ONLY Connect Master Valve Pump Connection Optional The PC 406PS Sprinkler Series Timer allows a Master Valve Pump Start to operate whene...

Page 14: ...00 742 9922 U S A Canada Mexico Off For troubleshooting help contact OPTIMA Customer Support Center 6640 S Bonney Ave Tucson AZ 85706 1 800 742 9922 U S A Canada Mexico PROBLEM CHECK FOR Display is Bl...

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